Welcom to Alexandria!
Well known for its colonial history, Alexandria is influenced by its close location to the US capital, with many residents working in the federal civil service, military, or for a private federal government company. Its Old Town area is the city’s historic center, with antique shops, theaters, boutiques, and restaurants. From old-world charm to modern opportunities, check out what makes the sixth-most-populous city in Virginia a marvelous place to come home to!
Location: Alexandria is in Northern Virginia, on the western bank of the Potomac River, about seven miles south of Washington, DC.
19 Schools in the District
- Charles Barrett Elementary School, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, George Mason Elementary School, and more…
- Francis C. Hammond Middle School, George Washington Middle School, and more…
- TC Williams High School, and more…
- Early Childhood Center School, Governor’s Health Science Academy School, and more…
Fun things to do in Alexandria
Trails:
⦁ Mount Vernon Trail, Four Mile Run Wetlands Trail, Jones Point Park, Holmes Run Scenic Easement, and more…
Restaurants:
⦁ Ada’s on the River, the Warehouse, the Majestic, Chadwicks, Virtue Feed & Grain, Chart House, Joe Theismann’s Restaurant, and more…
Entertainment:
⦁ Old Town, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Huntley Meadows Park, Woodland & Pope-Leighey House, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, and more…
